Intellectual Property
Every innovation that improves lives, advances society, and drives our economy starts with an idea. Strong intellectual property rights—including patents, trademarks, and copyrights—protect and incentivize those ideas. When inventors, researchers, engineers, artists, and entrepreneurs have legal certainty that their work will be protected and rewarded, they can keep the transformative ideas coming. Intellectual property protections also shield consumers from dangerous fake and counterfeit goods, giving people assurances that products—from life-saving medicines to toys—are safe and authentic.
But price controls on medicines could put this progress at risk.
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The U.S. Chamber’s 14th International IP Index evaluates 55 economies across 53 criteria to provide actionable guidance on strengthening intellectual property systems that drive innovation, creativity, and global economic growth.
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Our Work
The U.S. Chamber’s Global Innovation Policy Center champions innovation and creativity through intellectual property standards so businesses can save lives, solve problems, create jobs, advance growth, and enhance society. Our work to protect strong intellectual property rights begins in Washington, D.C., and extends to countries across the globe.
Events
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Midwest InstituteLive Now10:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDTHybridLearn More
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Latest Content
- Amazon's third annual Brand Protection Report highlights the company's investment in preventing the sale of counterfeit products on its platform and ensuring safe and authentic goods for customers.Experts discuss how certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) and the private sector can work together to improve mental health outcomes.This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on its hearing entitled “Taxpayers Paid Billions For It: So Why Would Moderna Consider Quadrupling the Price of the COVID Vaccine?”According to a new U.S. Chamber study, access to medical innovation thrives in countries with smart public policies and free market competition.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's ‘Patient Access Report’ reveals how government price controls endanger patients' access to groundbreaking medicines.Intellectual property rights protect creative individuals and businesses and encourage economic growth, innovation, and job creation.Experts from across multiple industries discuss how their innovation ecosystems work to promote collaboration and support intellectual property.As leaders map out the path forward for their IP agendas, they should first consider these top findings.
